The fact that the engine bay fan runs means the temp sender is doing something useful.
Why not unplug the fan and apply power and earth directly to it? It should run, if not it's buggered, if it does run well you need to see if it's getting turned on.

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My 2002 TF 135 started overheating while driving in stop-start city traffic yesterday, a warm 27deg here in Adelaide. This hasn't been an issue previously.
Temp gauge got to just above the ¾ mark but returned to normal range once we were in clear air and moving. Temp also went high again climbing windy hills roads but dropped quickly on more level terrain.
No coolant loss and inspection of the dip stick and filler cap shows nice clear oil, no mayo.
I'm suspecting the radiator cooling fan may not be working? Checked the fuse and all OK there. The engine bay fan ran for a while after stopping with engine off.
Is there a simple way of checking if the radiator fan is functioning correctly? Help please.
Possibly just coincidental, but a couple of weeks ago the expansion tank cap 'blew' with the associated spectacle of heaps of steam and about 1 litre of coolant loss. A new (genuine) cap appears to have solved that issue.
 

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And I thought I was the only one using spongy puzzle tiles as underlay. I used them as underlay in the blue 115 I had when i went to replace the old early carpet with a later type carpet to raise the level slightly to stop it pulling away at the edges. My daughter had loads of the things, no idea what she got them for but as they'd been left outside unused for ages they seemed just the thing at the time.

Im impressed at whats been done with the bitumen backed stuff & will get some to do my 135 when the weather improves. Lately Ive not had a chance to do much on my TF as spare time has gone on my daily car (1 job turned into 4) and the MGB project car that still seems as far away from finished as it was last year.

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I like those carpet retainers Mike. Seriously would you consider making a pair for me please so long as you charge me enough to make it worthwhile you doing so.

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They is handsom'..bobby dazzlers and a great solution.
By the way..I hate to admit it but I remember Plug and his jumper up his chin...I also remember the Floggers that sometimes came in the comic!

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Sound deadening and sound proofing are indeed Science. Acoustic science is very complex. I am a musician and I have a small studio that I had to treat for standing waves and indeed soundproofing.
Whilst I can't speak of the science of bitumen backed tape I can speak of the effect it had on my car.
It is dramatic.

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For the record, and those contemplating doing something similar.
i went for a test drive in a MGB GT that had been re built by Frontline Developer and fitted with modern engine and gearbox and all sorts of other goodies. I wanted to see if the rear suspension mod was worth it.

When showing me round the factory they pointed out the sound deadening (I can look back if necessary to see which brand). It had obviously made a good impression on me as the car was very quiet.
Flushed with that thought I lined a MGC before I had to sell it and also added some foam insulation too.
As far as I can remember it made very little difference compared to the MGB that I have now that has felt like material under the carpets.
In my opinion it is more of a science than one might think and getting the right materials in the right places is very important.
Stopping vibrations by adding pitch backed type materials might stop vibration but to really dampen noise down there is probably nothing much better than the “dead dog”.
Years ago (decades) I fitted some old foam backed carpet into the load space of my small van. That made.a fantastic difference in audible comfort.

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Thanks for the tip about the boot.
I ran out of the roll but I plan to get another one because I will be changing the door speakers soon and want to add some to the inside of the inside panel. I know that will be fiddly but it will be the icing on the cake.
I had also wondered about behind the carpet on the boot side panels so I will follow your advice and put a strip in there.
It doesn't need to cover the whole panel just needs to deaden the vibration.
I am suffering from the detached carpet in front of the door! Thanks for the foam idea, I know that someone used underlay to lift the carpet up there and it worked too.
The job has really made the car more enjoyable and uplifted its status!

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I agree with this assessment but would add that it worth to do the boot, including the floor and lid. The most noticeable difference will be when you close the boot lid! You can also somewhat access the inside of the rear quarter panels and put a piece in there (similar to doing the inside of the doors but even tighter). 

While I have not done it, I wonder if it makes sense to put a piece inside the front fenders (after having removed the plastic fender covers).   

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And you Sir are the original artist and point of inspiration....thank you.

I devour the knowledge in this Forum...one day I may need it.

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Taking a simple idea & transforming it to such an elegant solution is the only vindication you require. The fact that as a Yorkshire man you identified a frugal route is almost, but not totally irrelevant.
Anyone can join the dots to create a picture, the skill comes with the original artist, after which another contributor adds the dots. The more dots the better the picture.
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Goodwood wrote:

Adding sound deadening materials to these cars makes such a huge difference in ride quality.
I installed the MGF / TF kit from NKGroup (which includes a replacement pad for the rear shelf).
I also added a bit of extra sound deadening adhesive material inside the doors. It makes the car feel much more refined and comfortable. The doors close with a clunk instead of a tinny ping. It is amazing what some material can do.
In addition to sound deadening the floors, you may also want to consider installing some foam mat material under the footwell (I used some foam 'puzzle' tiles that were cut to size). Just make sure it is dense foam. In addition to making things quieter, it also has the benefit of raising the level of the carpet to solve the 'pull away' problem around the door edge. It is a really elegant and simple solution to a very common problem 

THANK YOU! 
Vindication! It truly does enhance the ride and thank you for confirming!
 

Nobody listens to my waffling anyway..😁😁
but once again..it transforms the car! 😊
I think there may have been a back handed compliment in there..somewhere. 😊

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Adding sound deadening materials to these cars makes such a huge difference in ride quality.
I installed the MGF / TF kit from NKGroup (which includes a replacement pad for the rear shelf).
I also added a bit of extra sound deadening adhesive material inside the doors. It makes the car feel much more refined and comfortable. The doors close with a clunk instead of a tinny ping. It is amazing what some material can do.
In addition to sound deadening the floors, you may also want to consider installing some foam mat material under the footwell (I used some foam 'puzzle' tiles that were cut to size). Just make sure it is dense foam. In addition to making things quieter, it also has the benefit of raising the level of the carpet to solve the 'pull away' problem around the door edge. It is a really elegant and simple solution to a very common problem 

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